Erie: Rainy start to Day One

It's Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3 on Ohio's Lake Erie.

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Co-anglers discuss the start of Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3 on Lake Erie.
Co-anglers discuss the start of Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3 on Lake Erie.
POW and American flags are proudly displayed on the rear of Larry Draughn’s truck.
POW and American flags are proudly displayed on the rear of Larry Draughn’s truck.
The Shelby Street Boat Launch cove is filled with 120 boats ready for competition.
The Shelby Street Boat Launch cove is filled with 120 boats ready for competition.
Tow BoatUS displays our nation’s colors for the playing of the national anthem.
Tow BoatUS displays our nation’s colors for the playing of the national anthem.
The first flight of competitors holds at the dock while awaiting the official start of Day One.
The first flight of competitors holds at the dock while awaiting the official start of Day One.
The Tow BoatUS vessel leads Day One’s first flight out to Lake Erie.
The Tow BoatUS vessel leads Day One’s first flight out to Lake Erie.
Overcast skies hide a rising sun on Day One.
Overcast skies hide a rising sun on Day One.
Chad Pipkens clears inspection.
Chad Pipkens clears inspection.
Michael Simonton idles toward take-off.
Michael Simonton idles toward take-off.
Navigational lights are on while Derek Remitz launches on Day One of competition.
Navigational lights are on while Derek Remitz launches on Day One of competition.
Tournament staff checks for a functioning livewell as Jonathon Vandam idles past inspection.
Tournament staff checks for a functioning livewell as Jonathon Vandam idles past inspection.
Mark Hicks give a thumbs up as he idles toward take-off.
Mark Hicks give a thumbs up as he idles toward take-off.
Timmy Horton idles toward his flight order position.
Timmy Horton idles toward his flight order position.
The Rockin' Fisherman, Brian Schram, passes inspection and heads toward Lake Erie.
The Rockin’ Fisherman, Brian Schram, passes inspection and heads toward Lake Erie.
B.A.S.S. staffers inform the competitors of their check-in time.
B.A.S.S. staffers inform the competitors of their check-in time.
Larry Draughn readies for competition on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3.
Larry Draughn readies for competition on Day One of the Bass Pro Shops Northern Open #3.
Trait Crist’s co-angler came well prepared for long runs on Lake Erie.
Trait Crist’s co-angler came well prepared for long runs on Lake Erie.
A slow, steady rain kept spectators under cover on Day One.
A slow, steady rain kept spectators under cover on Day One.
Competitors open the throttle as they pass by the Tow BoatUS vessel.
Competitors open the throttle as they pass by the Tow BoatUS vessel.
Kurt Dove follows direction as he idles into his flight order.
Kurt Dove follows direction as he idles into his flight order.
The final flights make their way out on to Lake Erie for Day One of competition.
The final flights make their way out on to Lake Erie for Day One of competition.
B.A.S.S. staff member Bruce Mathis tosses a numbered FOB to each competitor.
B.A.S.S. staff member Bruce Mathis tosses a numbered FOB to each competitor.
Tow BoatUS staff watch competitors take off and are ready to aid the anglers in the event of a break down.
Tow BoatUS staff watch competitors take off and are ready to aid the anglers in the event of a break down.
Ken Golub has his game face on and is ready for the start of Day One.
Ken Golub has his game face on and is ready for the start of Day One.
Tracy Adams receives his check-in time while making his way through inspection.
Tracy Adams receives his check-in time while making his way through inspection.
A spectator keeps her phone dry while capturing video of the Day One launch.
A spectator keeps her phone dry while capturing video of the Day One launch.
The wind on Day One picks up as a storm front passes over Sandusky, Ohio.
The wind on Day One picks up as a storm front passes over Sandusky, Ohio.
With his hand on the throttle, Dave Smith idles toward take-off.
With his hand on the throttle, Dave Smith idles toward take-off.
Boyd Duckett idles into position and heads toward inspection.
Boyd Duckett idles into position and heads toward inspection.
Michael Iaconelli was assigned a later flight number for Day One.
Michael Iaconelli was assigned a later flight number for Day One.
Chip Porche waits for his flight number to be called.
Chip Porche waits for his flight number to be called.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes flips the flight number indicator.
Tournament Director Chris Bowes flips the flight number indicator.
B.A.S.S. fans capture memories of the event as Day One gets underway.
B.A.S.S. fans capture memories of the event as Day One gets underway.
Assigned to the final flight, Randy Howell makes his way through inspection and out on to Lake Erie.
Assigned to the final flight, Randy Howell makes his way through inspection and out on to Lake Erie.
The final flight of boats leave the docks as Day One officially begins.
The final flight of boats leave the docks as Day One officially begins.